mosin nagant

[bucky]

is there someone on here that can help me with the value of a 1953 model.a friend is a widow now and wants to sell this firearm.all serial numbers match and it has a bayonet.
thanks for your time.
Bucky

 

[Gillen1]

Probably a Polish made gun if it is 1953. Without pics or more info I would say starting price is $650-700.

 

[MattE93]

If it’s short (40 inches total length) with a bayonet that’s folds into a stock with a cutout for it it is most likely a polish M44 carbine, as above around $750

 

[bucky]

If it’s short (40 inches total length) with a bayonet that’s folds into a stock with a cutout for it it is most likely a polish M44 carbine, as above around $750

thanks for the responses.the gun is 40 inches overall with the side folding bayonet.it is in very good shape.there is a B in a circle on the stock as well as a 2. there is also a 1 near the hole that the sling would fit through.

 

[MattE93]

Look at m44 on the EE, there are a few examples. I’m sure that’s what you have

 

[philhut]

I have seen them sold for 900 recently, I listed one last at 950 and was given a few 900 offers but declined and have kept it.

 

[bucky]

I have seen them sold for 900 recently, I listed one last at 950 and was given a few 900 offers but declined and have kept it.

thanks Phil,i nearly made a grievous error.lol

 

[MattE93]

Maybe start at $900 but you may have to adjust. A few have been on the EE for a few weeks at $750

 

[bucky]

thanks for the replies. i will try to post pictures later. this has helped a lot.

 

[JP]

Could also be a Hungarian one, those are usually in rougher shape and sell for $400.00 to $500.00 range.

 

[SA85M1]

B(02) is the Eastern Bloc code for Hungary....JP is right..however,i have seen Hungarian stocks on Russian M44's... what's on the bbl shank ?..

 

[bucky]

B(02) is the Eastern Bloc code for Hungary....JP is right..however,i have seen Hungarian stocks on Russian M44's... what's on the bbl shank ?..

thanks,i will check tomorrow

 

[bucky]

there is a 02 stamped on the barrel,so i would think this means Hungary.

 

[philhut]

I have noticed when selling arms on the EE it is best to wait till there is a low volume of said firearms or products you are listing and in a trend if listed there will be a similar item listed at a similar price soon enough. Supply and Demand really.

With the polish rifles the value varies on condition. the one I listed is in excellent to perfect condition with a factory done stock correction at time of manufacture. With Russian M44's rising to 550-600 it only makes sense that the Polish rifles command a 30-50% premium. PM me with some pictures and i'll try and help ya with identification if you need.

 

[bucky]

thanks Phil, i will try to send pictures.i'm not very good with this computer stuff.

 

[bucky]

Thanks for all the help on this. i sold the firearm at the Tavistock gun show for $400.

 

[TheWhole9Yards]

Thanks for all the help on this. i sold the firearm at the Tavistock gun show for $400.

Sounds like you gave someone a great deal